Biden and Xi pledge to ease tensions at high-stakes California summit
By Max Matza in San Francisco & Mike Wendling BBC News 15 November 2023, 20:15 GMT Updated 1 hour ago To play this content, please enable JavaScript, or try a different browser Video caption, Biden to Xi: ‘It’s paramount we understand each other’ US President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping pledged to ease […]
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U.S. Sen. Tim Scott’s name remains on Alabama March 5 presidential ballot despite ‘suspension’ | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
On the November 10 deadline for qualifying to run for president in Alabama’s March 5 Republican primary, one of the nine who qualified was U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C). Two days later, he announced he was “suspending” his campaign. Officials at the Alabama Republican Party said Wednesday that Scott’s name is still on the Alabama […]
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California state scientists strike, demand equal pay
In summary More than 4,000 state scientists have worked under an expired contract for three years. Average wages in 2020 were $83,586, 27% less than state engineers’ pay. The state filed an unfair labor practice charge to stop the strike. Hundreds of scientists working for the state of California to protect water supplies, respond to […]
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Arkansas United launches new federally-funded immigrant integration program
An Arkansas advocacy group received a first-of-its-kind grant to help immigrants navigate the process of becoming U.S. citizens. Arkansas United will use the $250,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to launch the Together Towards Citizenship (TTC) 2023 Innovation Project. It’s the first time the grant has been awarded in Arkansas. […]
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City Council considering ‘rapid response program’ to help neighborhoods following shootings | #citycouncil
CINCINNATI (WXIX) – Members of the Cincinnati City Council are considering a rapid response program to address gun violence after an 11-year-old boy was killed in a West End shooting earlier this month. “This is about really changing the complexion and the dynamic of the community when these incidents occur,” councilmember Meeka Owens said. “When […]
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Mayor Johnson says county and state to provide funding for Chicago migrants
CHICAGO (CBS) — Mayor Brandon Johnson said Wednesday that the city is expecting Illinois and Cook County officials to soon announce new funding to help the city provide housing and other services for thousands of migrants staying in Chicago. Shortly after the City Council passed his 2024 budget plan, which includes $150 million for services […]
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‘Beauty and the Beast’ attraction closing at Disney California theme park
(KTLA) — Beast’s Library, an attraction that allowed guests to explore the “Beauty and the Beast” character’s secret library, will permanently close on Dec. 10, Disneyland officials announced Tuesday. Disney’s Imagination Campus, an educational program that teaches students how to use their imagination to solve various challenges, will take over the space. “Our plan is […]
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FIX THE 10: California Secures “Quick Release” Funding from Biden-Harris Administration
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Biden-Harris Administration has approved California’s request for $3 million in “quick release” emergency funding to offset initial costs of the 10 Freeway repair work in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES – Bolstering the state’s around-the-clock operation to repair Los Angeles’ I-10 Freeway, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the Biden-Harris Administration has approved California’s […]
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Etowah County GOP passes resolution condemning ‘obscene’ library books for children and minors | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
The Etowah County Republican Party (ECGOP) recently joined the growing list of local Republican chapters passing resolutions condemning state libraries’ inclusion of sexually explicit books targeting minors in public libraries. Several other county GOPs have passed similar resolutions to address a statewide concern with the proliferation of children’s books that contain sexually explicit or LGBTQ+ material. […]
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Franchise Owners Share What Makes Arkansas Good for Business
Before the days of GPS, drivers could tell they were entering the business district of any Arkansas small town by the number of franchises on either side of the road. Today, there are more franchising opportunities than ever, and Arkansas is a fertile place for them to take root and grow. Franchising allows entrepreneur-minded Arkansans […]
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